Kufuor receives humanity award

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor on Thursday received the Dr Allison Wiley-Candela Award for his immense contribution towards uplifting humanity.

The presentation was made by Dr Allison Wiley, NGO Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council in Accra.

A statement issued by Mr Frank Agyekum, Spokesperson and Special Aide at the Office of Former President Kufuor said part of the citation, by the US Congress, that accompanied the medal read: “In recognition of your achievements during your tenure as the President of Ghana and your continuous and active service to humanity as a senior citizen.”

The award was presented on behalf the Candela Medicals Limited of the US, organisers of a three-day Executive Health Seminar currently underway in Accra.

The aims of the seminar include the “recognition for the need to harness the potentials of senior citizens and the aged through the promotion of healthy and productive old age.”

President Kufuor thanked the Candela group for the honour done him and urged all to practice healthy life styles.

Source: GNA